Inventing a space mission the story of the Herschel Space Observatory.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Minier, Vincent, author.

Bonnet, R.-M. (Roger-M.), author.

Bontems, Vincent, author.

Graauw, Th. de (Thijs de), author.

Griffin, Matt, author.

Helmich, Frank P., author.

Pilbratt, Göran, author.

Volonte, Sergio, author.

Series:

ISSI scientific report series ; volume 14.

ISSI scientific report series ; volume 14

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Herschel Space Observatory (Spacecraft).

Space vehicles--Inventories.

Space vehicles.

Space vehicles--Design and construction.

Astronomy--Europe.

Astronomy.

Inventories.

Europe.

Physical Description:

xii, 280 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.

Place of Publication:

Cham, Switzerland : Springer Verlag, [2017]

Contents:

Inventing a space machine : breaking the borders of knowledge, technology and management

Creating the historical and strategic framework for Herschel

Herschel mission overview

Herschel science evolution and results

Innovation in technology and management

Silicon carbide telescope : radical innovation

Far-infrared bolometers : technical lineagesheterodyne technology in submillimetre astronomy : towards implementation in Herschel

Superfluid helium cryostat customisation

Management and organisation of science instruments

Conclusion ; risk-based innovation and knowledge management.

Notes:

Includes bibliographic references and index.

ISBN:

9783319600239

3319600230

OCLC:

987282432